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Pathways - Recent Graduates
This job is open to Recent Graduates who have graduated, within the past two years, from qualifying educational institutions or career or technical program (or 6 years for Veterans). Currently Enrolled Students: If you will complete your degree requirements by the closing date of this announcement, you may apply.
Program Analyst, Early Career — Strategy & Operations
As a Program Analyst or early-career professional in a similar role, you may contribute to analysis and evaluation work that helps agencies understand how programs, operations, organizations, or management functions are performing. Your work may include research, data collection, program analysis, workflow review, internal controls, reporting, recommendations, and process improvement.
Various Locations - Location Negotiable After Selection
Closing Date: June 22, 2026
IT Specialist (Early Career - Information Technology)
As an IT Specialist or early-career professional in a similar role, you may support information technology work that helps agencies operate securely and effectively. Your work may include installing, configuring, maintaining, or troubleshooting hardware, software, networks, systems, applications, cybersecurity controls, data tools, and user-facing technology services.
Various Locations - Location Negotiable After Selection
Closing Date: June 22, 2026
Domestic / Civil Service
Customer Service Analyst
This position is located at the Kansas City Passport Agency(PPT/KC) where the incumbent serves as a Customer Service Manager (CSM) responsible for planning and implementing a comprehensive customer service program for the assigned agency/center and, in conjunction with the other regional CSMs and the Customer Service National Program Manager develops customer service programs directorate.
Kansas City, Missouri
Closing Date: Jun 11, 2026
Policy Advisor
The position is located in the Bureau of Consular Affairs, Visa Services Directorate, Office of Field Operations (VO/F). The incumbent serves as Policy Advisor with responsibility for the analyses of assigned regional and functional foreign policy issues and objectives associated with consular policy and nonimmigrant or immigrant visa eligibility.
Washington, District of Columbia
Closing Date: Jun 11, 2026
Supervisory Intelligence Research Specialist
This position is in the Excepted Service under U.S.C. 50 § 3024(v) and appointments are made without regard to the requirements of the Competitive Service by laws, Executive order, or OPM regulations. Position located in the Energy and Economic Security Division of the Bureau of Intelligence and Research Office of Economic Analysis (INR/ECON), supervising intelligence analysis on energy, economic security, trade, finance, and supply chains. Advises senior leadership on U.S. national policy.
Washington, District of Columbia
Closing Date: Jun 11, 2026
Personnel Security Specialist
This position is located in the Office of Personnel Security and Suitability (PSS), Office of the Senior Coordinator for Security Infrastructure (SI), Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DS). PSS is responsible for managing the Personnel Security Program, to include implementation of Executive Orders and other statutorily mandated personnel security and suitability programs including the Federal Investigative Standards, Continuous Evaluation, Quality Assurance, suitability for employment, etc.
Arlington, Virginia
Closing Date: Jun 11, 2026
Supervisory Program Analyst
This position serves as Chief of the Program Analysis and Evaluation Division (PAE) of the Office of Strategy, Resources and Policy (SRP) in the Bureau of Administration (A), Directorate of Domestic Operations and Emergency Services (A/DOES) at the U.S. Department of State (DOS). The SRP provides a full range of administrative and program planning services, and PAE supports in evaluating and assessing space management program planning utilization to A/DOES offices.
Washington, District of Columbia
Closing Date: Jun 11, 2026
Support Services Specialist
This position is located in the General Services Division, Office of the Executive Director, Bureau of Consular Affairs (CA/EX/GSD). GSD provides general administrative support to the Bureau including provision of contractual services, procurement of goods and services, building and property related matters (including telephones, locks, construction, etc.), supplies and equipment, asset management (i.e.,inventory), domestic emergency planning, and records management.
Washington, District of Columbia
Closing Date: Jun 11, 2026
Special Assistant
The Special Assistant position is located in the Immediate Office of the Under Secretary for Management (M). The Special Assistant collaborates with the Chief of Staff and Deputy Chief of Staff to understand the Under Secretary's perspectives on current situations and plan for upcoming activities. The position requires the ability to interact effectively with high-ranking officials internally and externally as well as peers in various offices and Bureaus within the Department.
Washington, District of Columbia
Closing Date: Jun 11, 2026
Social Science Analyst
This position is located in the Office of Results and Criminal Deterrence in the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL/RCD). The incumbent is responsible for developing and communicating design, monitoring, and evaluation (DME) policy and guidance across INL domestically and overseas.
Washington, District of Columbia
Closing Date: Jun 12, 2026
Human Resources Specialist
This position is located in the Office of the Under Secretary for Management, Executive Office, Office of Workforce Operations (M/EX/WO). WO is responsible for M Family Human Capital Management (except for CA and DS) and serves as the primary liaison with the Bureau of Human Resources (HR) on human capital matters for Bureaus receiving service by M/EX. This office also oversees the Performance Management, Employee Relations and onboarding/offboarding of M family employees.
Arlington, Virginia
Closing Date: Jun 12, 2026
Program Analyst
This position is located in the Bureau of Global Health Security and Diplomacy (GHSD)'s Office of Program Planning and Evaluation (PPEV) . PPEV advances the America First Global Health Strategy by promoting accountability, impact, and transparency through the collection, analysis, and use of data for evidence-informed decision-making, supported by high-quality data systems and interactive visualizations and tools.
Washington, District of Columbia
Closing Date: Jun 12, 2026
General Engineer
These are TEMPORARY, INTERMITTENT positions located in the Overseas Support Services Branch, Bureau of Diplomatic Security. The incumbent serves as a General Engineer responsible for the review and inspection of structural modifications, structural maintenance, and installation of a wide variety of highly complex security equipment systems of U.S. government facilities worldwide.
Arlington, Virginia
Closing Date: Jun 12, 2026
Intelligence Research Specialist
This position is in the Excepted Service under U.S.C. 50 § 3024(v) and appointments are made without regard to the requirements of the Competitive Service by laws, Executive order, or OPM regulations. This position is located in Bureau of Intelligence & Research, Office of Analysis for Terrorism, Narcotics, & Crime, (INR/TNC), & reviews classified information on global terrorism, narcotics, & crime, & leads synthetic drug & crime analysis in Europe/Eurasia/Middle East to inform U.S. policy.
Washington, District of Columbia
Closing Date: Jun 12, 2026
Intelligence Research Specialist
This position is in the Excepted Service under U.S.C. 50 § 3024(v) and appointments are made without regard to the requirements of the Competitive Service by laws, Executive order, or OPM regulations. This position is located in Bureau of Intelligence & Research, Office of Analysis for Terrorism, Narcotics & Crime (INR/TNC) & reviews classified information on global terrorism, narcotics & crime & leads fentanyl supply-chain & crime analysis in East & South Asia/Pacific to inform U.S. policy.
Washington, District of Columbia
Closing Date: Jun 12, 2026
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
The subject position is located in the Bureau of Administration, Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Domestic Operations and Emergency Services (A/DOES). The incumbent reports directly to the Deputy Assistant Secretary (DAS). The incumbent is responsible for managing staff and leading the efforts to support A/DOES's seven supported offices.
Washington, District of Columbia
Closing Date: Jun 15, 2026
Foreign Affairs Officer
This position is located in the Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Office of Defense Integration (PM/DI). PM/DI advances U.S. national security and foreign policy priorities by serving as the primary integrating body between the Department of State and the Department of War. PM/DI ensures State-DoW coordination, integration, and fully informed decision-making that optimizes the impact of interagency activities. For more information about this Office, visit: PM/DI
Washington, District of Columbia
Closing Date: Jun 15, 2026
Program Analyst
This position is located at the Kentucky Consular Center (KCC), Office of Domestic Operations, Visa Directorate, Bureau of Consular Affairs (CA/VO/DO) in Williamsburg, Kentucky. KCC activities improve the efficiency of overseas visa operations while strengthening U.S. visa and border security. Click here to learn more about the Bureau of Consular Affairs.
Williamsburg, Kentucky
Closing Date: Jun 16, 2026
Supervisory Human Resources Specialist
This position is located in the Bureau of Human Resources, Office of Talent Services, Client Services Division, Classification Branch (HR/TS/CLI/C). HR Classification serves as an initial point-of-contact for Department of State employees and processes routine, complex, and sensitive position classification/management issues/requests, and other administrative procedures.
Multiple Locations
Closing Date: Jun 16, 2026
Investigative Specialist
This position is located in one of the domestic field or resident offices within the Bureau of Diplomatic Security, Domestic Operations Directorate, Office of Field Office Management, (DS/DO/FLD). The office manages policies and processes for domestic field and resident offices across the United States. Its responsibilities include investigating passport and visa fraud, providing protective security to foreign dignitaries, and maintaining liaison with federal, state, and local law enforcement.
Multiple Locations
Closing Date: Jun 16, 2026
Management and Program Analyst
This position is in the Specialized Investigative Support (SIS) Branch, Criminal Investigations Division (CR), Office of Investigations (INV), Directorate for Domestic Operations (DO), Diplomatic Security Service (DSS). CR is responsible for the investigation & coordination of criminal cases related to passport/visa offenses, providing oversight of agency criminal investigative policies, providing field unit investigation support, & for maintaining liaison with other law enforcement agencies.
Arlington, Virginia
Closing Date: Jun 16, 2026
Contracting Liaison
This position is located in the Bureau of Consular Affairs, Office of the Executive Director, General Services Division (CA/EX/GSD). GSD provides general administrative support to the Bureau (i.e. provision of contract services, procurement of goods/services, building/property related matters, supplies/equipment, asset management, domestic emergency planning, records management, Bureau's security/safety programs, and supplies for consular sections overseas, etc.).
District of Columbia, District of Columbia
Closing Date: Jun 16, 2026
Passport Specialist
This position is in the Bureau of Consular Affairs, Passport Services Directorate, Boston Passport Agency (CA/PPT/BN), where the incumbent accepts and adjudicates passport applications and authorizes issuance to qualified American citizens and nationals as provided by the laws and regulations of the United States.
Boston, Massachusetts
Closing Date: Jun 17, 2026
Supervisory Foreign Affairs Officer
These position are located in the Bureau of Political Military Affairs (PM), Office of Regional Security and Arms Transfers (RSAT). PM/RSAT is the Department of State's principal entry point for bilateral and regional political military questions from the U .S. government interagency and foreign governments. It is also a link between the Departments of State and Defense, interfacing with the Office of the Secretary of Defense, Joint Staff, and the Combatant Commands on regional security issues.
Washington, District of Columbia
Closing Date: Jun 17, 2026
Supervisory Passport Specialist
This position is located in the Bureau of Consular Affairs, Passport Services, Chicago Passport Agency , Passport Agency (CA/PPT/CG). This position oversees adjudication and passport application review, ensuring compliance with U.S. laws and regulations. Serves as part of the Agency/Center leadership team to support effective operations.
Chicago, Illinois
Closing Date: Jun 17, 2026
Supervisory Personnel Security Specialist
This position is located in the Office of Personnel Security & Suitability, Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DS/SI/PSS). The incumbent supervises the Unit responsible for managing Department of State's (DoS) Continuous Vetting (CV) program, directing and coordinating the vetting process of real-time investigations to ensure the reliability, loyalty, fitness, and trustworthiness of previously cleared Department personnel. For more information about this Bureau, visit: DS
Arlington, Virginia
Closing Date: Jun 17, 2026
Travel Management Specialist
The position is located in the General Services Division of the Office of the Executive Director in the Bureau of Consular Affairs (CA/EX/GSD). CA/EX is responsible for providing a wide range of management support for the Bureau of Consular Affairs, including infrastructure, human resources, travel, and controlled consular supplies.
Washington, District of Columbia
Closing Date: Jun 18, 2026
Worldwide / Foreign Service
Foreign Service Office Management Specialist (FS 9017)
Department of State Posts - Overseas and Domestic
Closing Date: Sep 30, 2026
Foreign Service Consular Fellow - Arabic, Mandarin Chinese, Portuguese, and/or Spanish Proficiency
Department of State Posts - Overseas and Domestic
Closing Date: Sep 30, 2026
Foreign Service Diplomatic Technology Officer (FP 2885)
Department of State Posts - Overseas and Domestic
Closing Date: Sep 30, 2026
Diplomatic Security Foreign Service Special Agent (SA) (FP-2501)
Department of State Posts - Overseas and Domestic
Closing Date: Dec 31, 2026
Diplomatic Security: Foreign Service Security Technical Specialist (FS 2560)
Department of State Posts - Overseas and Domestic
Closing Date: Apr 26, 2027
Diplomatic Security: Foreign Service Security Engineering Officer (FS-2550)
Department of State Posts - Overseas and Domestic
Closing Date: Apr 26, 2027
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